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Occipital meningoceles (OMCs) involve an occipital skull defect with herniation of the meninges and CSF. Fewer than 40 cases of concurrent OMC and DWM (DWM-OMC) have been reported in the literature, with none managed with transmeningocele endoscopic fenestration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>OBSERVATIONS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A preterm female neonate, delivered via cesarean section, presented with an OMC. MRI revealed DWM with a concurrent OMC and hydrocephalus. Given that the OMC was not covered by skin and the presence of hydrocephalus, endoscopic cyst fenestration of the DWM-associated dilated fourth ventricle through the OMC defect into the posterior spinal cord CSF space was performed. Shunt placement was avoided given concern for infection from exposed dura.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>LESSONS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following surgery, the infant demonstrated normal neurological and developmental function. Follow-up MRI demonstrated an interval decrease in the size of the posterior fossa cyst and hydrocephalus, without complications. Endoscopic fenestration is a feasible option that facilitates CSF diversion despite distorted posterior fossa anatomy. 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